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Perspectives in Primary Care features writing from practitioners, activists, and community members representing organizations, practices, and institutions across the United States and around the world.

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Cultivating Collaboration: A Primary Care Setting and Community Hub Address Arthritis Management and Social Health Needs

A diagnosis of arthritis-associated pain or disability is a frequent reason for a primary care visit. Even when not the chief concern, arthritis is present as a comorbid condition in approximately 50% of older adults with other commonly occurring chronic conditions, including COPD, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. A significant challenge for health care systems, managing these conditions effectively requires addressing both ...